At last count, there were over 64 million Americans living in multi-generational homes. Over the last few years, homeowners and the families they love are realizing the benefits of everyone living in one house, from the grandparents to the grandchildren, and for most, it works out great. As with anything else in the world, there […]
Staying confident as a teenager can be harder than ever. With constant messaging on social media about what it is to be beautiful, it’s no wonder that many teens struggle with issues like body image and whether or not they are good-looking enough to even fetch those thumbs ups and likes. For a parent trying […]
Whether it’s spring, summer, winter, or fall, there are always home repairs and home improvement projects that every homeowner knows they need to do. However, while most homeowners think about the major improvements such as replacing their HVAC unit to reduce their heat bill, taking care of the roof, and updating their plumbing, they tend […]
When it comes to raising teenagers, it can be tough to know what they’re thinking and how they’re feeling. Suddenly your sunny, high-spirited child is responding to your questions with “yes” and “no” answers. A flood of hormones can change your teenager’s mood, behavior, and personality. Before long, they’ll build an emotional wall between themselves […]
While it’s often confused with quality of life, standard of living isn’t quite an interchangeable concept. At its simplest, quality of life is a more subjective idea, based largely on a person’s happiness. Standard of living, conversely, is more easily quantified. Most often used to compare two geographic areas or socioeconomic classes, it takes factors like […]
It never fails, when you’re a homeowner there’s always a home improvement project or repair that needs to be done. Whether it’s designing your small kitchen, fixing the toilet, protecting your electronics, or something major like needing new plumbing, there’s always something to do. However, planning multiple home improvement projects doesn’t always mean you have to […]
The holidays this year are going to be more than a little different for some people due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the lockdowns, and travel restrictions that have resulted from the virus. However, the pandemic doesn’t stop Christmas from coming, and it’s coming at quite a quick clip! Of course, you want everything for your […]
After a year as chaotic as 2020, we’re just glad to have made it safely to the holidays. This holiday season may look different for a lot of us this time around. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to connect with our loved ones, resulting in many people deciding to spend the holidays alone […]
This past year has arguably been one of the least conventional the world has ever faced. As we end 2020 and look toward the new year, there are ways to get those last-minute holiday gifts and think outside the box when it comes to giving and celebrating. Fortunately, retailers knew what consumers would be up […]
Whether you’re worried about your newly installed home water filtration system, or heard horror stories about exploding pipes, with cold weather comes cold temperatures, meaning new risks for your plumbing. Winter water usage has a major impact on leaking pipes, with bursts and cracks occurring much more frequently when your pipes contract or expand due […]
